Post by CSCommish on Nov 23, 2016 23:36:46 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Bonus sim on Friday morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 4/25/1973; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern.
Dave, go ahead and tally up off-season points, thanks! Note new point schedule:
5 points for FA Offers for 1st FA Sim; 1 points for all FA sims
1 point for all ammy picks / lists; none for AUTOs
5 points for sending ST file; 3 points ask coaches / 5's
10 points for submitting export for Opening Day sim
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1973: Los Angeles (N)'s Carbo wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Pete Rose Sr., Detroit's starting shortstop. Pete went 15 for 32 (.469), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 12 RBI. Rose Sr. has hit for a .448 average this season. He has 8 extra base hits along with 45 total bases, resulting in a .776 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Bernie Carbo wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 19 at bats he hit .421 with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Sunday 4/17/1973: Chris Zachary quiets San Diego bats with shutout
SAN DIEGO - Chris Zachary had some fun again. San Diego hitters did not. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 8 career shutouts in 123 games started. Zachary (3-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 117 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' The hitting star for Chicago (N) was second baseman Syd O'Brien, he went 2 for 3, hitting a homerun, scoring twice. Chicago (N) improved its record to 10-4, scoring 7 runs on 11 hits.
Sunday 4/17/1973: Joey Jay fires 2-hitter against Texas
TEXAS - Boston's right-hander Joey Jay is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Texas on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 29th time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Joe Pepitone singled with no outs in the 8th inning. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Jay (2-1) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 2. Chico Salmon helped Jay at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, homering once. Boston improved its record to 8-6, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Saturday 4/16/1973: Cincinnati's Murcer out for full season
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's leftfielder Bobby Murcer suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself diving for a ball. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Torn Back Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His season numbers are: .245 AVG, 13 hits, 2 doubles, no triples and no longballs, along with 5 RBI and 2 runs scored.
Friday 4/15/1973: Jack Fisher pitches 2-hit shutout against Houston
HOUSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Cincinnati's right-hander Jack Fisher. Houston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 24th time he has done it in his career. Fisher (3-0) struck out 5 and walked 2, throwing 54 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Cincinnati's rightfielder Jim Wynn finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, scoring 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Fisher. Cincinnati improved its record to 6-6, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits.
Friday 4/15/1973: Jim Bouton fires NO-NO against California
CALIFORNIA - Jim Bouton had some fun again. REAL fun. California hitters did not. Kansas City's right-hander fired a no-hitter in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 2 career shutouts in 14 games started. Vic Correll spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with 1 away in the 5th inning. Bouton (2-0) fanned 7 and walked 4, throwing 102 pitches. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him. He was the main reason I accomplished this feat.' John Lowenstein provided Kansas City with the offense Bouton needed as he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, hitting a homerun. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Wednesday 4/13/1973: Joe Moeller pitches his 1st shutout of the season
MONTREAL - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Joe Moeller did so today, in a 1-hit shutout against Montreal. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Moeller (1-1) struck out 1 and walked 6, throwing 61 of 117 pitches for strikes. Nate Colbert helped Moeller at the plate, he finished 3 for 5, going deep twice, scoring twice with 5 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0.
Tuesday 4/12/1973: Tom Seaver turns in great performance against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta's offense is struggling, and New York (N)'s Tom Seaver didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Seaver (1-0) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 110 pitches. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' New York (N)'s centerfielder Tony Conigliaro finished 1 for 4, stroking a double, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Seaver. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Tuesday 4/12/1973: Don Baylor (MIL) will miss 6-7 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's rightfielder Don Baylor suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Chicago (A)'s Grant Jackson. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Baylor will probaby miss 6-7 weeks. Milwaukee wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Baylor had suffered a Broken Finger.
Monday 4/11/1973: Bonds (CAL) and Brabender (NYM) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to California's Bobby Bonds this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Bobby pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .440 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .920. New York (N)'s pitcher Gene Brabender had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brabender was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 16 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts!
Sunday 4/10/1973: Boston's Johnson out for 9 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's Cliff Johnson suffered a serious injury Sunday in a game against New York (A). Johnson fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 9 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Broken Foot.
Saturday 4/9/1973: Dennis Ribant pitches his 1st shutout of the season
KANSAS CITY - With his best stuff going, Kansas City's Dennis Ribant overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Chicago (A) had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Ribant (1-0) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 68 of 107 pitches for strikes. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Kansas City's second baseman Carmen Fanzone got 2 hits in 3 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Ribant. Kansas City scored 3 runs on 5 hits.
Friday 4/8/1973: Jack Dilauro quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN FRANCISCO - Jack Dilauro took the mound and never left. And San Francisco hitters couldn't touch him at all. Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 17 career shutouts in 147 games started. Tito Fuentes spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he doubled with no outs in the 6th inning. Dilauro (2-0) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 60 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was leftfielder Bernie Carbo, he finished 3 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) improved its record to 5-0, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
Thursday 4/7/1973: Atlanta's Krug out for 5 weeks
ATLANTA - Atlanta's catcher Chris Krug will miss about 5 weeks after being knocked unconscious in a collision at home plate, in the 3rd inning of the game between Atlanta and Philadelphia. He was helped off the field after the incident. Krug will miss at least 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Fractured Hand.
Sunday 4/3/1973: Kansas City's Parker severely injured
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's ace Harry Parker suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Milwaukee he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Parker was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Elbow Ligament.
General News
Tuesday 4/5/1973 :
CIN: Jim Wynn sets a new single game NL-Record for Stolen Bases with 4!
Friday 4/8/1973 :
LAN: Jack Dilauro pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
ATL: Danny Morris pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Saturday 4/9/1973 :
Reggie Jackson hits a 496-foot homerun!!
KCR: Dennis Ribant pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Sunday 4/10/1973 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Monday 4/11/1973 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Bobby Bonds (CAL)!
He batted .440 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Gene Brabender (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 16.
Tuesday 4/12/1973 :
HOU: Barry Lersch pitches a 3-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
NYM: Tom Seaver pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Wednesday 4/13/1973 :
PHI: Joe Moeller pitches a 1-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Thursday 4/14/1973 :
CHA: Eddie Watt pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Friday 4/15/1973 :
KCR: Jim Bouton pitches a NO-HITTER against California!!
LAN: Jim Brewer pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
CIN: Jack Fisher pitches a 2-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 4/17/1973 :
DET: Jim Perry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Baltimore!!
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
CHN: Chris Zachary pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 4/18/1973 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Pete Rose Sr. (DET)!
He batted .469 in 32 AB, with 3 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Bernie Carbo (LAN)!
He batted .421 in 19 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/1973 :
KCR: Harry Parker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Monday 4/4/1973 :
SFG: Doug Griffin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
SDG: Clyde Wright was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 4/7/1973 :
NYA: Jorge Orta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
BAL: George H. Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
ATL: Chris Krug Krug was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
NYM: Don Dillard was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/8/1973 :
ATL: Zoilo Versalles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/9/1973 :
CIN: Jack Billingham was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/1973 :
BOS: Cliff Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 9 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/1973 :
MIL: Don Baylor was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Bernie Carbo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 4/13/1973 :
MIL: Larry Lintz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/1973 :
CHA: Frank Taveras was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/15/1973 :
CHA: Larry Miller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Ken Henderson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is out for about one week.
CAL: Tony Horton was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 4/16/1973 :
STL: Lou Brock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
CIN: Bobby Murcer was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 4/17/1973 :
CLE: Enzo Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Curt Blefary was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Gary Nolan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MON: Steve J. Kline was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Tom House is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Dave, go ahead and tally up off-season points, thanks! Note new point schedule:
5 points for FA Offers for 1st FA Sim; 1 points for all FA sims
1 point for all ammy picks / lists; none for AUTOs
5 points for sending ST file; 3 points ask coaches / 5's
10 points for submitting export for Opening Day sim
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1973: Los Angeles (N)'s Carbo wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Pete Rose Sr., Detroit's starting shortstop. Pete went 15 for 32 (.469), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 12 RBI. Rose Sr. has hit for a .448 average this season. He has 8 extra base hits along with 45 total bases, resulting in a .776 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Bernie Carbo wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 19 at bats he hit .421 with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Sunday 4/17/1973: Chris Zachary quiets San Diego bats with shutout
SAN DIEGO - Chris Zachary had some fun again. San Diego hitters did not. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 8 career shutouts in 123 games started. Zachary (3-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 117 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' The hitting star for Chicago (N) was second baseman Syd O'Brien, he went 2 for 3, hitting a homerun, scoring twice. Chicago (N) improved its record to 10-4, scoring 7 runs on 11 hits.
Sunday 4/17/1973: Joey Jay fires 2-hitter against Texas
TEXAS - Boston's right-hander Joey Jay is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Texas on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 29th time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Joe Pepitone singled with no outs in the 8th inning. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Jay (2-1) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 2. Chico Salmon helped Jay at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, homering once. Boston improved its record to 8-6, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Saturday 4/16/1973: Cincinnati's Murcer out for full season
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's leftfielder Bobby Murcer suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself diving for a ball. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Torn Back Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His season numbers are: .245 AVG, 13 hits, 2 doubles, no triples and no longballs, along with 5 RBI and 2 runs scored.
Friday 4/15/1973: Jack Fisher pitches 2-hit shutout against Houston
HOUSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Cincinnati's right-hander Jack Fisher. Houston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 24th time he has done it in his career. Fisher (3-0) struck out 5 and walked 2, throwing 54 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Cincinnati's rightfielder Jim Wynn finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, scoring 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Fisher. Cincinnati improved its record to 6-6, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits.
Friday 4/15/1973: Jim Bouton fires NO-NO against California
CALIFORNIA - Jim Bouton had some fun again. REAL fun. California hitters did not. Kansas City's right-hander fired a no-hitter in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 2 career shutouts in 14 games started. Vic Correll spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with 1 away in the 5th inning. Bouton (2-0) fanned 7 and walked 4, throwing 102 pitches. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him. He was the main reason I accomplished this feat.' John Lowenstein provided Kansas City with the offense Bouton needed as he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, hitting a homerun. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Wednesday 4/13/1973: Joe Moeller pitches his 1st shutout of the season
MONTREAL - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Joe Moeller did so today, in a 1-hit shutout against Montreal. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Moeller (1-1) struck out 1 and walked 6, throwing 61 of 117 pitches for strikes. Nate Colbert helped Moeller at the plate, he finished 3 for 5, going deep twice, scoring twice with 5 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0.
Tuesday 4/12/1973: Tom Seaver turns in great performance against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta's offense is struggling, and New York (N)'s Tom Seaver didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Seaver (1-0) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 110 pitches. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' New York (N)'s centerfielder Tony Conigliaro finished 1 for 4, stroking a double, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Seaver. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Tuesday 4/12/1973: Don Baylor (MIL) will miss 6-7 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's rightfielder Don Baylor suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Chicago (A)'s Grant Jackson. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Baylor will probaby miss 6-7 weeks. Milwaukee wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Baylor had suffered a Broken Finger.
Monday 4/11/1973: Bonds (CAL) and Brabender (NYM) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to California's Bobby Bonds this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Bobby pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .440 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .920. New York (N)'s pitcher Gene Brabender had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brabender was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 16 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts!
Sunday 4/10/1973: Boston's Johnson out for 9 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's Cliff Johnson suffered a serious injury Sunday in a game against New York (A). Johnson fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 9 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Broken Foot.
Saturday 4/9/1973: Dennis Ribant pitches his 1st shutout of the season
KANSAS CITY - With his best stuff going, Kansas City's Dennis Ribant overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Chicago (A) had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the right-hander. Ribant (1-0) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 68 of 107 pitches for strikes. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Kansas City's second baseman Carmen Fanzone got 2 hits in 3 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Ribant. Kansas City scored 3 runs on 5 hits.
Friday 4/8/1973: Jack Dilauro quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN FRANCISCO - Jack Dilauro took the mound and never left. And San Francisco hitters couldn't touch him at all. Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 17 career shutouts in 147 games started. Tito Fuentes spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he doubled with no outs in the 6th inning. Dilauro (2-0) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 60 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was leftfielder Bernie Carbo, he finished 3 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) improved its record to 5-0, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
Thursday 4/7/1973: Atlanta's Krug out for 5 weeks
ATLANTA - Atlanta's catcher Chris Krug will miss about 5 weeks after being knocked unconscious in a collision at home plate, in the 3rd inning of the game between Atlanta and Philadelphia. He was helped off the field after the incident. Krug will miss at least 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Fractured Hand.
Sunday 4/3/1973: Kansas City's Parker severely injured
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's ace Harry Parker suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Milwaukee he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Parker was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Strained Elbow Ligament.
General News
Tuesday 4/5/1973 :
CIN: Jim Wynn sets a new single game NL-Record for Stolen Bases with 4!
Friday 4/8/1973 :
LAN: Jack Dilauro pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
ATL: Danny Morris pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Saturday 4/9/1973 :
Reggie Jackson hits a 496-foot homerun!!
KCR: Dennis Ribant pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Sunday 4/10/1973 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Monday 4/11/1973 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Bobby Bonds (CAL)!
He batted .440 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Gene Brabender (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 16.
Tuesday 4/12/1973 :
HOU: Barry Lersch pitches a 3-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
NYM: Tom Seaver pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Wednesday 4/13/1973 :
PHI: Joe Moeller pitches a 1-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Thursday 4/14/1973 :
CHA: Eddie Watt pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Friday 4/15/1973 :
KCR: Jim Bouton pitches a NO-HITTER against California!!
LAN: Jim Brewer pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
CIN: Jack Fisher pitches a 2-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 4/17/1973 :
DET: Jim Perry pitches a 3-hit shutout against Baltimore!!
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
CHN: Chris Zachary pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 4/18/1973 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Pete Rose Sr. (DET)!
He batted .469 in 32 AB, with 3 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Bernie Carbo (LAN)!
He batted .421 in 19 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/1973 :
KCR: Harry Parker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Monday 4/4/1973 :
SFG: Doug Griffin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
SDG: Clyde Wright was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 4/7/1973 :
NYA: Jorge Orta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
BAL: George H. Stone was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
ATL: Chris Krug Krug was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
NYM: Don Dillard was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/8/1973 :
ATL: Zoilo Versalles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/9/1973 :
CIN: Jack Billingham was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/1973 :
BOS: Cliff Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 9 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/1973 :
MIL: Don Baylor was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Bernie Carbo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 4/13/1973 :
MIL: Larry Lintz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/1973 :
CHA: Frank Taveras was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/15/1973 :
CHA: Larry Miller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Ken Henderson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is out for about one week.
CAL: Tony Horton was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 4/16/1973 :
STL: Lou Brock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
CIN: Bobby Murcer was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 4/17/1973 :
CLE: Enzo Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Curt Blefary was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Gary Nolan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MON: Steve J. Kline was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Tom House is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
